Cranberry Maple Marinated Chicken
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Serve this as the centerpiece of an elegant dinner party, impressing your guests with its unique and unforgettable flavors. Or whip it up for a cozy night in, relishing in the holiday-like comfort it brings to your table
4 ounce
45 minutesIngredients
8 servings
- Chicken breast2 pound
- Cranberries, fresh or frozen3/4 cup
- Maple syrup3 tablespoon
- Balsamic vinegar1/3 cup
- Thyme, fresh1 teaspoon
- Soy sauce2 tablespoon
- Olive oil2 tablespoon
- Salt & Pepper1 pinch
Directions
- 1Clean chicken and put in a small container so that the chicken can be fully submerged under the marinade.
- 2In a blender mix 1/2 cup cranberries, 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper. If using frozen cranberries, make sure they are fully thawed. Blend until mixture is smooth.
- 3Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
- 4Preheat oven to 375° F.
- 5Remove chicken from fridge and place bottom side up on in a baking dish. Combine 2 tbsp of balsamic and maple syrup and brush over chicken. Optional: add Italian herbs or more salt or pepper.
- 6After baking 15 minutes, flip chicken and brush with more balsamic and maple mixture. Add fresh thyme and the rest of the cranberries.
- 7Bake for another 20 minutes.
- 8At the end, broil for 5 extra minutes so chicken becomes crispy on the outside.
- 9Serve and enjoy!